Athens

This weekend we have one of our school trips to Athens.

Below is the report of the trip so far and some photos.

 

Day 1

The first day has a historical visit to the Acropolis and a lunch in a typical street on a lovely terrace.
In the afternoon we visited the Acropolis museum.
In the middle of the afternoon, we went back to the hotel and the students went to study, relax or do some shopping.
 
Day 2
This morning we left Athens with the coach to reach Nafplio. After 1h30 we made a stop to see the Corinthian Canal which separates the Peloponese from mainland Greece, connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf.
We did another hour of drive to reach Nafplion. We visited the fortress of Nafplion, the Palamidi castle.
To get down to the city we walked the 999 steps.
A lovely lunch was waiting for us.
We spent some time at the beach and could enjoy the nice water of the Aegean sea.
A stop to our hotel to take some energy and we had our dinner on a lovely terrace of a Greek taverna and discovered some delicious dishes.
   

Lucerne

On Friday there was a full day trip orangised to the beautiful city of Lucerne. It has preserved medieval architecture and sits amid snowcapped mountains on Lake Lucerne.

We enjoyed a stunning bus journey full of scenic views before arriving at the transport museum. This is an impressive collection of different forms from transport from their conception to modern uses. We had a guided tour here, before moving to the town centre for lunch and some time to explore the local area.

Madrid Day 2

Mehdi leads  the way to the Madrid open. There the students will watch a live game of tennis.

The Stadium begins to fill with spectators.

Everyone is perched ready for the action to begin.

Let the game commence – Come on Rafa

Its not to be, Rafael Nadal is out two sets to one.

A look at the smaller courts on the facility.

What Happened On This Day – 10 May

Tuesday May 10th 1994

Nelson Mandela becomes South Africa’s first black president
Mandela’s inauguration came after more than 300 years of white rule. Before becoming president, he was a pivotal figure in the fight against the racist apartheid regime and was incarcerated for 27 years.

Grade 12 Guess Who

Very soon our Grade 12 students will be finishing their time here at Collège du Léman.

As they depart we will share some nice stories of their time here. But first, we should look back to their younger days.

 

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House Assembly- Goals

Yesterday we continued our monthly theme of Achieving Goals in our weekly assembly.

This assembly was led by Vansh who decided to put together a powerpoint presentation. His presentation outlined to the students; why goals are important, how to create goals and what type of goals we can have in life. Vansh did a good job engaging everyone and keeping their attention.

Ramadan

Ramadan is the holy month in which Muslims around the world fast from dawn to dusk. I have personally started partaking in Ramadan since I was 11; for the majority of the years that I fasted, they either occurred during the summer, or at the very end of the school year, in which I would be in an environment where most of the people around me would also fast. Nevertheless, this is the first Ramadan that I have spent in an environment, where people don’t know much about fasting that occurs during Ramadan. It is very common for me to be asked by bewildered non-Muslims: you can`t eat/drink anything? Not even water? For the whole day?! What is the point of Ramadan anyway? Ramadan has two points: firstly, it is a test of faith for all Muslims, how far would some of us go in order to believe the word of God, and to what extent would we obey what He tells us to do?

Secondly, it is to make us realise what we have and to cherish it. Although I may jokingly complain about my hunger with my friends, I would feel ashamed to genuinely complain about fasting. Here I am, blessed with so much, how could I have the nerve to complain, when boys my age are struggling to survive in other parts of the world? Ramadan also makes a crucial point, to empathise with those who would give anything to have what I have. This is why I fast, and this is why Ramadan is a very important event to me and my religion.

Ramadan Moubarak!

by Adam Kallali

Medical Center Advice

Outside of the School Medical Center there is a notice board. They keep their board regularly updated with useful information and advice. Usually, this is around preventative measures to try and keep us all healthy. The relevant topic currently is Exam Preparation and dealing with exam stress. Here is the advice: